Sophie Kinsella’s latest book, Wedding Night, may not be quite up to the
high standards set by Madeleine Wickham (the author’s real name under which she
writes about intelligent heroines with sometimes questionable morals), but it’s
still a chick-lit book that’s worth reading. Quick and easy and deliciously
enjoyable, it’s like an indulgent chocolate praline after a kale salad with mung
beans and tofu.
The story follows two sisters, Fliss and Lottie, on their way
to a happily-ever-after. Lottie is the slightly ditzy one who wants to get
married – and if the boyfriend of the last few years won’t take the hint, she’ll
settle for her 15-years-ago-summer-fling who comes back to her life. Fliss is
the bitter divorced one who desperately wants to prevent her younger sister from
the perils of an inappropriate marriage.
If the plot sounds a bit meh at this point, rest assured
you’re in good hands. The author’s writing skill would make even the action of
watching paint dry fun and amusing and highly desirable (a bit like Tom Sawyer
and his fence-painting chore). So sit back, enjoy the sunshine of a fictional
Greek island, and ponder on the wisdom of every going back to a place where you
were once young and happy. And just before you get too nostalgic and
philosophical, enjoy the non-sugary happy ending.
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